Hosea 4:17-19

New Century Version

¹⁷The Israelites have chosen to worship idols,
    so leave them alone.
¹⁸When they finish their drinking,
    they completely give themselves to being prostitutes;
    they love these disgraceful ways.
¹⁹They will be swept away as if by a whirlwind,
    and their sacrifices will bring them only shame.

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Hosea 4:17-19

New International Version

¹⁷Ephraim is joined to idols;
    leave him alone!
¹⁸Even when their drinks are gone,
    they continue their prostitution;
    their rulers dearly love shameful ways.
¹⁹A whirlwind^(A) will sweep them away,
    and their sacrifices will bring them shame.^(B)